Kang Yueran has always believed that loyalty is more effective than a death contract. "If you want to leave after five years, I will give you a severance pay.
If you still want to continue working, then we can sign a contract. You work for me and I'll continue to pay you."
Several shopkeepers were very satisfied. Colored porcelain was a first in Dayong and would definitely sell well. The 2% commission was higher than their original wages, and they could even become good citizens again after five years.
Seeing that the time was almost right, Kang Yueran said seriously, "Everything has its pros and cons. I have always been clear about gratitude and resentment, and rewards and punishments.
If you work hard, you will certainly reap the rewards; but if you harbor any ulterior motives, I will not let you off lightly."
The five shopkeepers bowed and swore that they would never betray their master.
Zhang Zhong said with a hint of pride, "The Anzhou branch can earn over a thousand taels of silver a month. That means the monthly salary alone must be twenty or thirty taels. Mr. Kang, you must have miscalculated."
Qiao, the shopkeeper of the Anzhou branch, replied respectfully, "Master, the Anzhou branch used to make around 1,200 taels of silver per month. My monthly salary is indeed too high."
"I calculated correctly. Your monthly salary is high, so many people are eyeing your position. If you don't work hard, you won't be able to stay in the position of shopkeeper for long."
"Yes, I understand what the boss means. I will definitely work hard."
Zhang Zhong looked at Kang Yueran and then at Shopkeeper Qiao, his mind racing.
He asked Kang Yueran in a flattering way, "Master Kang, what about my monthly salary? Is it also based on the total selling price?" Then his monthly salary must be over a hundred taels.
Kang Yueran still ignored Zhang Zhong. Pointing at Luo Jun and Zheng Yuan, he said to Shopkeeper Qiao, "Of the five shopkeepers, you've been here the longest. Let Luo Jun and Zheng Yuan follow you. Teach them well and let them become apprentices as soon as possible."
Shopkeeper Qiao took on the task and got to know Luo Jun and Zheng Yuan.
He knocked on the door solemnly and came in, "Boss, you're looking for me."
Kang Yueran found Zhang Zhong's indenture from the indenture and handed it to Zheng Zhong, "Sell Zhang Zhong."
The smile on Zhang Zhong's face froze for a moment, as if he hadn't heard clearly. He asked again, "What did the boss say?"
He solemnly took the indenture and put it away, then grabbed Zhang Zhong by the back of his collar and said, "The boss told me to sell you! You have a pointed face and monkey cheeks, and I can tell at a glance that you are not a good person. Let's go!"
Zhang Zhong struggled hard, "Master, Master, I am Master Wang's servant, you can't sell me out!"
"What's so great about being Mr. Wang's servant? Can't our boss sell him? If you move again, I'll knock you out."
Zhang Zhong didn't dare to move anymore, crying until tears and snot came out. "Boss, please don't sell me, Boss, please. Boss..."
Zhengzhong knocked Zhang Zhong unconscious with a single blow from his hand.
Kang Yueran said to Zheng Zhong, "The money I earn from the sale will be yours."
Zhengzhong grinned and said, "Thank you, boss!" After that, he carried Zhang Zhong out the door.
If you want people to be obedient and not cause trouble, deterrence is the fastest way to achieve your goal.
The five shopkeepers didn't dare to say any more nonsense and quickly promised to do what Kang Yueran said.
With Zhang Zhong as the manager, Kang Yueran was a little worried about Beigu Kiln.
She asked Liu Yixin to check the shop's account books, keep good records, and teach the five shopkeepers how to fill out the inventory entry and exit forms.
He went out and called Hu Dacheng to drive the carriage to Beigu Kiln.
Inside the Beigu Kiln, Wang Hai was flipping through the account books and reconciling the accounts with the accountant. "There were seven errors and omissions in the previous account, and the accounts for the past five months are a mess. Accountant Liu, how do you keep the accounts?"
Accountant Liu and Zhang Zhong are in cahoots. Ever since Mr. Wang passed away, they have been bullying Wang Quancai because he couldn't understand the account books. Not only did they embezzle a lot of money, but they also made the accounts a mess.
A few days ago, when Wang Hai just came, Accountant Liu saw that Wang Hai was young and said arrogantly that Zhang Zhong was not there and the account books could not be given to him.
At this moment, Accountant Liu covered his injured face and replied, "I just listened to Manager Zhang. Manager Zhang said there was no need to keep a record, so I didn't."
"Zhang Zhong went to Qingping Manor today. He's definitely not going to have a good time in front of the boss. Accountant Liu, I advise you to be honest and pay me back. Otherwise, you'll be in trouble for more than just losing a few teeth."
Accountant Liu shrank his neck and said, "I didn't sign a death contract, you have no right to deal with me!"
"We have no power to punish you, but we can report you to the government for embezzlement. I'm sure you've heard how this kiln came into the hands of our boss.
I won't waste my time talking to you. I just want to ask you one question: are you going to pay off this debt or not? Are you going to return the money you embezzled?"
"I didn't covet the silver, it was Zhang Zhong who coveted it. Go ask him for it. I'll settle this debt."
Kang Yueran almost laughed out loud when she heard this from outside the door, "Manager Wang seems quite like that."
Wang Hai saw Kang Yueran was a little embarrassed, "The boss is here."
He pointed at Accountant Liu and said, "Accountant Liu is dishonest. He hasn't done his accounting for the past few months and even embezzled all the money."
"That's fine. Have Liu the accountant write down all the money the kiln owes and the unsettled payments, and then fire him. I'll start recording the accounts from the day I take over, and just balance the previous ones."
Seeing that Kang Yueran had no intention of recovering the money he had embezzled, Accountant Liu immediately perked up, "I'll tell you, I'll tell you, there's no outstanding payment, I just owe the kiln workers three months' wages."
Wang Hai said, "Impossible. The Mo family always pays after receiving the goods. Four months ago, he shipped away two thousand taels of silver worth of goods, and the money has never been recovered!"
Accountant Liu's eyes flickered. "The owner of this Mo family porcelain business has a good relationship with Zhang Zhong, so they always deliver the goods first and then pay. After Mr. Wang passed away, he took away a batch of porcelain, but the money was given to Wang Quancai. Yes, to Wang Quancai."
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